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Six Easy Steps to Get an Orthotic or Prosthetic For Your Special Pet
Custom Orthotics & Prosthetics for Animals: How the Process Works At Specialized Pet Solutions, we custom-build orthotics and prosthetics to help animals live their best lives. Our mission is to provide affordable, less invasive, and accessible solutions for pets with injuries, deformities, or amputations. We use time-honored techniques and source materials from the same trusted suppliers used in human orthotics…
How to Measure Your Dog For A Knee Brace
📏 How to Take Accurate Dog Knee Brace Measurements When you decide to invest in a dog knee brace for your best pal, there’s a little prep work involved to ensure the best fit possible. At Specialized Pet Solutions, we provide a soft fiberglass casting kit and ask for picture measurements to build a brace that’s unique…
Proper Use and Care For a Dog Knee Brace
Dog Knee Brace Fitting & Care Instructions When your special pet receives their custom dog knee brace, it’s important to follow a proper break-in period, ensure a correct fit, and maintain the device for long-term comfort and effectiveness. Fitting Instructions Slide the brace on by threading your dog’s leg through the hole at the bottom of the brace. Tip:…
Custom Dog Knee Brace vs. Over The Counter Soft Brace
Why Over-the-Counter Dog Knee Braces Often Don’t Work for CCL Injuries When new clients call us about a custom dog knee brace, many share a familiar story: “We bought an over-the-counter brace online, but it didn’t work.” While these mass-produced braces may seem like a quick fix, they often fall short—especially when dealing with a cranial…
Top Ten Dog Breeds Prone to CCL Tears
Top Dog Breeds at Risk for CCL Tears—and What You Can Do About It By now, you’ve likely had a dog with a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear or know someone who has. It’s the most common orthopedic injury in dogs. But did you know that certain breeds are more prone to this injury than others? While any…
A Different Kind of Dog Knee Brace
There’s a lot of options when it comes to dog knee braces and they all work to help CCL / ACL tears in dogs. Here is why the dog knee brace at Specialized Pet Solutions is different: A built in Achilles relief channel. Most braces on the market strap around the back of the leg…
Horse Prosthetics Are More Common
Inspired by a Pony, Driven by Compassion Equine prosthetics for horses, donkeys, and ponies are just the beginning of what Specialized Pet Solutions offers. This small, female-owned company was inspired by a three-legged pony named Prince. When Prince was born, his mother tragically passed away after falling on his leg, which led to an amputation….
A Letter From Our Founder about Animal Orthotics and Prosthetics
Dear Fellow Animal Advocate, My name is Angela Boncz, and I’m the founder and CEO of Specialized Pet Solutions, a small business dedicated to creating custom orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) for animals. A Lifelong Love for Animals I’ve always loved animals and once considered becoming a veterinarian. Instead, I pursued a degree in orthotics and prosthetics….
Knee Braces for Dogs Help a Common Injury
Understanding CCL Tears in Dogs The most common injury in dogs is a cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) tear, similar to an ACL tear in humans. This injury can be partial or complete. Dogs often show a sudden limp and avoid putting weight on the affected leg. Healing Without Surgery Not all CCL tears require TPLO…
Keeping Your Dog Active and Healthy With an Injury
Keep Your Dog Active and Comfortable with a Leg Injury Dogs are naturally active, and injuries can seriously affect their quality of life. Leg injuries not only limit movement but can also impact your dog’s mental well-being. At Specialized Pet Solutions, we design dog splints to help your pup stay mobile and comfortable during recovery. Prevent…
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